I am celebrating today! A perfect fall day Early this week I did something to my back that had me hobbling around like a little old lady for several days. I could not move without pain and even when I was still it hurt like heck. Today I am finally Read more…
Tree Hugging is Good for the Soul I have loved trees since I was child playing in their shade and climbing up to our makeshift treehouse in the grove. One of the things I love about living in Minnesota is the bountiful trees and forests. Even in the Minneapolis area Read more…
“You expected to be sad in the fall. Part of you died each year when the leaves fell from the trees and their branches were bare against the wind and the cold, wintery light. But you knew there would always be the spring, as you knew the river would flow Read more…
Since we lost our big willow tree that used to stand guardian by the pond I have been working on reconciling myself to the treeless (well it’s not technically treeless, but missing a very important wise old willow tree) view of the pond behind our house. I miss the graceful Read more…
We had a beautiful and fun trip to the North Shore last week. The fall colors were spectacular, the weather mild and misty (one day) Had lots of fun hiking outdoors and taking in the fall colors. There is no place better place and season than north shore autumn. It Read more…